Hi, I've been asked to make units and install a panel with universal mains sockets. I don't believe these are safe to use. But the customer has sent me a British General version which purports to be complaint with BS1363-2 and IEC60884-2.
Has anyone had any knowledge of these finger fiendish accessories?
The 827 I presume ?
https://www.bgelectrical.uk/wiring-devices/moulded/round-pin-export-socket-outlets
Not as liberal as some designs, and shuttered. Looks not too bad at first glance. Should always be behind a 16A or smaller breaker or fuse.
The kit with a US plug has to be universal voltage, or it goes bang. Luckily most laptops, phone chargers, shavers and so on are nowadays.
In the past when I have fitted trick sockets I have also fitted a local fused spur style isolator, and nowadays it would be an RCD one, in a twin box along side.
and labelled it very carefully as ! Caution 230V !
Note that this model does not actually cover the most likely visitor, the European where a 'schucko'
would perhaps be more useful, and would actually earth properly. In these BG ones they fit and energise but do not connect to the earth - not a great situation.
Mike
The kit with a US plug has to be universal voltage, or it goes bang. Luckily most laptops, phone chargers, shavers and so on are nowadays.
In the past when I have fitted trick sockets I have also fitted a local fused spur style isolator, and nowadays it would be an RCD one, in a twin box along side.
and labelled it very carefully as ! Caution 230V !
Note that this model does not actually cover the most likely visitor, the European where a 'schucko'
would perhaps be more useful, and would actually earth properly. In these BG ones they fit and energise but do not connect to the earth - not a great situation.
Mike
